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AsH 17 If nber 

Birch 13 

Black Walnut 18 

Butternut 18 

California Red Wood 16 

Cedar 16 

Cherry 14 

Chestnut 20 

Cypress 14 

Elm 17 

Front Doors 7 

General Conditions 6 

Graining 10 

Hard Wood Floors 7 

Hazel 15 

Hemlock 15 

Interior Natural Wood Finish 6 

Kalsomining 8 

List of Prices 21 

Mahogany 11 

Maple 13 

Oak 11 

Painted Work 6 

Plaster Work 8 

Polished Surfaces 20 

Sycamore 19 

White Enamel Finish 10 

White Pine 12 

White Wood 19 

Yellow or Georgia Pine 12 



Specifications for Painting and Varnishing 

Specification of the labor and material for painting and var- 
nishing to be furnished in the erection of a 

to be constructed for -..- - 

ol _ _ _„ - in accordance with the 

accompanying drawings and this specification, and under the 

supervision of — Architect, 

(address) 

Date... - - 



The Contractor shall furnish all materials, utensils, scaffolding, (3cnCtBl 
labor, transportation, etc., required for the performance of the (^Qi^^jttOtlS 
work herein specified, except as otherwise particularly mentioned. 
He shall keep a competent foreman on the premises ; shall not 
sub-let any part of his work without the written consent of 
the Owner ; shall be responsible for all damage to the property, 
or the work of other contractors, caused by him or his em- 
ployees, and must take all necessary precaution to properly 
protect his work during progress. 

All materials are to be the best of their several kinds in 
quality as herein specified; all labor is to be performed in 
the best manner by skilled workmen, and both are to be 
subject to the approval of the Architect. 



When special makes or grades of prepared paint, vamish ©eneral 

or wood finish are called for, such material must be delivered 

at the building in the original cans with the seals unbroken 

and labels attached, and such cans are not to be opened 

until inspected by the Architect. All varnishes must be 

used just as they come from the manufacturer without any 

reducing. 

Should anything be omitted from the drawings or specifi- 
cations which ia nccer-^^rv to a clear understanding of the 
work, or should any error appear, it shall bo the duty of 
the Contractor to notify the Architect before proceeding with 
the work. In the event of the Contractor failing to give 
such notice, he shall make good any damage to or defect 
in his work caused thereby. 

The drawings and specifications furnished for this work are 
to be considered instruments of service, are to be used for 
this building only, are the property of the Architect and 
must be returned to him immediately on completion of the 
work set forth therein. 

At the completion of the work the Contractor shall clear 
out all rubbish and surplus material left by him, shall clean 
off all paint and varnish spots from floors, glass, walls, etc.; 
shall repair any damage to his work, no matter by whom 
caused (loss or damage by fire excepted), and leave the 
premises broom clean and in perfect repair and order so 
far as his work is concerned. 



The Painter is referred to the Carpenter's specification for 
the amount of woodwork to be finished. 

The Owner reserves the right to accept any or reject any 
or all proposals presented. 

Cover all sap, knots and defects in woodwork which is to rpaintet) 
be painted, with a good coat of pure grain alcohol shellac Morft 
before priming. Putty up all nail holes, cracks, or defects 
after priming. 



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Exterior. Paint all exterior woodwork with (three) coats of 
pure linseed oil paint in colors as directed. 

Shingles. All shingles are to be dipped three-fourths of 
their length in best shingle stain before being put on, the 
colors to be as directed. 

Metal. Paint all tin work of roofs, gutters, valleys, etc., 
and all iron work with (two) coats of best quality of me- 
tallic paint. 

Interior. Paint in colors, as directed, with (three) coats of 
pure linseed oil paint, all woodwork as follows : (Specify 
where.) 

All woodwork to be finished natural must be smooth, clean 

and dry before commencing to finish, and any scratches or flnterfor 

cuts across the grain must be obliterated. IRatliral 

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The Painter is to inspect all woodwork and floors which 

are to have a natural finish, and if such work is not in 

proper condition for finishing, he must notify the Architect. 



All tte (insert kind) wood of the wainscoting, trim and 
doors is to be finished as follows : 

(See special specifications for the kind of wood desired, also 
Enamel Finish and Graining, as per index on folio 3.) On 
all exposed woodwork, such as window casings, inside blinds, 
bath rooms, etc., the finishing coat is to be Pratt & Lambert's 
Spar Finishing Varnish. 

All hard wood floors (specify where) to be finished as Ibart) MooD 
follows : rioors 

First Coat for open grained woods. One coat Pratt & 
Lambert's Paste Wood Filler (light or dark), which, when 
set, shall be thoroughly cleaned off. 

First Coat for close grained woods. One coat of Pratt & 
Lambert's Light Liquid Wood Filler, which, when hard, * 

shall be sandpapered lightly with No. or No. 1 Sand- 
paper with the grain of the wood. 

Second and Third Coats. Finish with two coats of Pratt & 
Lambert's No. 61 Floor Varnish, rubbed between coats with 
hair cloth or burlaps, and the last coat rubbed with pumice 
stone and water for a dull finish. 

Natural. First Coat for o p en grained wood. One coat Pratt jfront Doors 
& Lambert's Paste Wood Filler (light or dark), which, when ^^C. 
set, shall be thoroughly cleaned off. 

First Coat for close grained woods. One coat Pratt & 
Lambert's Light Liquid Wood Filler, which, when hard, 
shall be sandpapered lightly with No. or No. 1 sand- 
paper with the grain of the wood. 



Second Coat. One coat of Pratt & Lambert's Star Brand 
Quick Rubbing, rubbed with hair cloth or burlaps. 
Third and Fourth Coats. Finish with two coats Pratt & 
Lambert's Spar Finishing Varnish rubbed between coats 
with hair cloth or burlaps and last coat rubbed with 
pumice stone and water to dull finish (or left in gloss). 

Grained. First and Second Coats. Two coats of pure lin- 
seed oil paint. 

Third Coat. One coat of graining color grained and shaded 
in a first-class manner to imitate the wood desired. 
Fourth Coat. One coat of Pratt & Lambert's Star Brand 
Quick Rubbing, rubbed with hair cloth or burlaps. 
Fifth and Sixth Coats. Finish with two coats of Pratt & 
Lambert's Spar Finishing Varnish, rubbed between coats 
with hair cloth or burlaps and last coat left in the gloss 
(or rubbed with pumice stone and water to a dull finish). 

Kalsomine in the best manner the plaster work of side walls TftalSOminfnQ 
and ceilings in (specify where), the colors to be as directed. 
All walls or ceilings before applying kalsomine are to be 
given a coat of Fresco Surfacer. 

Paint the plaster work of walls and ceilings (specify painteO 
where) with (four) coats of pure linseed oil paint in colors IPl^Stet lIQlorft 
as directed. 




For different 
woods the 
following special 
specifications 
will be 
found useful 



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First and Second Coats. Two coats pure wliite lead and pure 

linseed oil applied so that the brush marks will show as little as possible. 

Sandpaper each coat lightly with No. 1 sandpaper. 

Third Coat. One coat of French white zinc mixed with half pure 

linseed oil and half pure turpentine. 

Fourth and Fifth Coats. Finish with two coats of French white 

zinc mixed with Pratt & I,ambert's White Enamel Mixing Varnish, 

rubbed between coats with hair cloth, and the last coat rubbed with 

pumice stone and water to a dull finish. 

For Polished Surface see Folio 20. 



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First and Second Coats. Two coats of pure linseed oil paint of ^1*3111111(1 

the color and shade desired. 

Third Coat. One coat of graining color grained and shaded to 

imitate the wood desired. 

Fourth and Fifth Coats. Finish with two coats of Pratt & 

lyambert's No. 38 Preservative rubbed between coats with hair cloth 

or burlaps, arid last coat left in the gloss (or rubbed with ijumice 

stone and water to a dull finish). 



The above specificatiou is the one most generally used. For work somewhat lUotC 
cheaper than specification given above, use Pratt & Lambert's No. 110 Cabinet or 
Pratt & Lambert's No. 1 Coach Varnish in place of No. 38 Preservative. 



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First Coat. One coat of Pratt & I^ambert's Light Paste Wood 

Filler, which, when set, shall be thoroughly cleaned ofE. 

Second, Third and Fourth Coats. Finish with three coats of Pratt 

& lyambert's No. 38 Preservative, rubbed between coats with hair cloth 

or burlaps, and last coat rubbed with pumice stone and water to a 

dull finish. 

For Polished Surface see Folio 20. 



IRatuval 



First Coat. One coat of Pratt & l,ambert's Dark Paste Wood Filler, HnttflUC 

which, when set, shall be thoroughly cleaned off. 

Second, Third and Fourth Coats. Same as for Natural Oak. 

First Coat. One coat of Pratt & lyambert's Green Paste Wood (5teeU 
Filler of shade desired, which, when set, shall be thoroughly cleaned off. 
Second, Third and Fourth Coats. Same as for Natural Oak. 



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First Coat. One coat of Pratt & Lambert's Light Paste Wood 

Filler, which, when set, shall be thoroughly cleaned off. 

Second, Third and Fourth Coats. Finish with three coats of Pratt 

& Lambert's No. 38 Preservative, rubbed between coats with hair 

cloth or burlaps and last coat rubbed with pumice stone and water 

to a dull finish). 

For Polished Surface see Folio 20. 



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First Coat. One coat of Pratt & Lambert's Mahogany Stain mixed StStncb 

into Pratt & Lambert's Light Paste Wood Filler, which, when set, 

shall be thoroughly cleaned oil. 

Second, Third and Fourth Coats. Same as for Natural Mahogany. 



The above specifications are those most generally used. For work somewhat 
cheaper than specifications given above, use Pratt & Lambert's No. 110 Cabinet or 
Pratt & Lambert's Best Light Hard Oil Finish in place of No. 38 Preservative. 



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First Coat. One coat of Pratt & Ivambert's lyight Iviquid Wood 

Filler, which, when hard, shall be lightly sandpapered with No. or 

No. 1 sandpaper with the grain of the wood. 

Second and Third Coats. Finish with two coats of Pratt & 

Ivambert's No. 38 Preservative, rubbed between coats with hair cloth 

or burlaps, and last coat rubbed with pumice stone and water to a 

dull finish. 

For Polished Surface see Folio 20. 



Mbitc pine 

■fl^atural 



First give one coat of Pratt & Lambert's oil stain of the color and StaiUCJ) 
shade desired and then fill and varnish the same as for natural finish. 



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First Coat. One coat of Pratt & Lambert's Light Liquid Wood 
Filler, which, when hard, shall be lightly sandpapered with No. or 
No. 1 sandpaper with the grain of the wood. 

Second and Third Coats. Finish with two coats of Pratt & Lambert's 
No. 38 Preservative, rubbed between coats with hair cloth or burlaps, 
and last coat rubbed with pumice ^tone and water to a dull finish. 
For Polished Surface see Folio 20. 



(Beoi'ota pine 

■fllatural 



First give one coat of Pratt & Lambert's oil stain of the color and StatUCt) 
shade desired, and then fill and varnish the same as for natural finish. 
(This wood, however, does not take stain so well as soft woods.) 



The above specifications are those most generally used. For work somewhat 
cheaper than specifications given above, use Pratt & Lambert's No. 110 Cabinet 
or Pratt & Lambert's Best Light Hard Oil Finish in place of No. 38 Preservative. 



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First Coat. One Coat of Pratt & lyambert's l,ight Liquid Wood *fSil*Cb 

Filler, which, when hard, shall be lightly sandpapered with No. or 

No. 1 sandpaper with the grain of the wood. 

Second and Third Coats. Finish with two coats of Pratt & 

Lambert's No. 38 Preservative, rubbed between coats with hair cloth 

or burlaps, and last coat rubbed with pumice stone and water to a 

dull finish. 

For Polished Surface see Folio 20. 



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First Coat. One coat of Pratt & Lambert's Light Liquid Wood 

Filler, which, when hard, shall be lightly sandpapered with No. or 

No. 1 sandpaper with the grain of the wood. 

Second and Third Coats. Finish with two coats of Pratt & 

Lambert's No. 38 Preservative, rubbed between coats with hair cloth 

or burlaps, and last coat rubbed with pumice stone and water to a 

dull finish. 

For Polished Surface see Folio 20. 



fIDaple 



The above specifications are those most generally used. If particular to keep the 
wood very light in color use as a filler pure grain alcohol white shellac ; other- 
wise do not use shellac on account of tendency to crack. For work somewhat 
cheaper than specifications given above use Pratt & Lambert's No. 110 Cabinet or 
Pratt & Lambert's Best Light Hard Oil Finish in place of No. 38 Preservative. 



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First Coat. One coat of Pratt & Lambert's Light Liqiud Wood 

Filler, which, when hard, shall be lightly sandpapered with No. or 

No. 1 sandpaper with the grain of the wood. 

Second and Third Coats. Finish with two coats of Pratt & 

Lambert's No. 38 Preservative, rubbed between coats with hair cloth 

or burlaps, and last coat rubbed with pumice stone and water to a 

dull finish. 

For Polished Surface see Folio 20. 



iWatural 



First give one coat of Pratt & Lambert's oil stain of the shade 
desired and then fill and varnish the same as for natural finish. 



Staineft 



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First Coat. One coat of Pratt & Lambert's Light Liquid Wood 

Filler, which, when hard, shall be lightly sandpapered with No. or 

No. 1 sandpaper with the grain of the wood. 

Second and Third Coats. Finish with two coats of Pratt & 

Lambert's No. oS Preservative, rubbed between coats with hair cloth 

or burlaps, and last coat rubbed with pumice stone and water to a 

dull finish. 

For Polished Surface see Folio 20. 



(repress 

HAatural 



First give one coat of Pratt & Lambert's oil stain of the color and StainCO 
shade desired and then fill and varnish the same as for natural finish. 



The above specifications are those most generall)' used. For work somewhat ll^OtC 
cheaper than specifications given above, use Pratt & Lambert's No. 110 Cabinet or 
Pratt & Lambert's Best Light Hard Oil Finish in place of No. 38 Preservative. 



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First Coat. One coat of Pratt & Ivambert's Light Liquid Wood 

Filler, which, when hard, shall be lightly sandpapered with No. or 

No. 1 sandpaper with the grain of the wood. 

Second and Third Coats. ' Finish with two coats of Pratt & 

Lambert's No. 38 Preservative rubbed between coats with hair cloth 

or burlaps, and last coat rubbed with pumice stone and water to a 

dull finish. 

For Polished Surface see Folio 20. 



Masel 



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First Coat. One coat of Pratt & Lambert's Light Liquid Wood 

Filler, which, when hard, shall be lightly sandpapered with No. or 

No. 1 sandpaper with the grain of the wood. 

Second and Third Coats. Finish with two coats of Pratt & 

Lambert's No. 38 Preservative, rubbed between coats with hair cloth 

or burlaps, and last coat rubbed with pumice stone and water to a 

dull finish. 

For Polished Surface see Folio 20. 



Hemlock 



The above specifications are those most generally used. For work somewhat IROtC 
cheaper than specifications given above, use Pratt & Lambert's No. 110 Cabinet or 
Pratt & Lambert's Best Light Hard Oil Finish in place of No. .38 Preservative. 



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First Coat. One coat of Pratt & lyambert's Light Liquid Wood ^FtHfOttlf^ 
Filler, which, when hard, shall be lightly sandpapered with No. or «^ . i\Yn v 
No. 1 sandpaper with the grain of the wood. IKCO VtUlOOO 

Second and Third Coats. Finish with two coats of Pratt & fl^atural 
Lambert's No. 38 Preservative, rubbed between coats with hair cloth 
or burlaps, and last coat rubbed with pumice stone and water to a 
dull finish. 
For Polishel Surface see Folio 20. , 

First give one coat of Pratt & Lambert's oil stain of the color and St^^inC^ 
shade desired and then fill and varnish the same as for natural finish. 



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First Coat. One coat of Pratt & Lambert's Light Liquid Wood ^^^BV 

Filler, which, when hard, shall be lightly sandpapered with No. or 

No. 1 sandpaper with the grain of the wood. 

Second and Third Coats. Finish with two coats of Pratt & 

Lambert's No. 38 Preservative, rubbed between coats with hair cloth 

or burlaps, and last coat rubbed with pumice stone and water to a 

dull finish. 

For Polished Surface see Folio 20. 



The above specifications are those most generally used. For work somewhat ItaAtg 
cheaper than specifications given above, use Pratt & Lambert's No. 110 Cabinet or 
Pratt & Lambert's Best Light Hard Oil Finish in place of No. 38 Preservative. 



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First Coat. One coat of Pratt & Lambert's lyight Paste Wood ^aK 

Filler, which, when set, shall be thoroughly cleaned off. 

Second, Third and Fourth Coats. Finish with three coats of 

Pratt & Lambert's No. 38 Preservative, rubbed between coats with 

hair cloth or burlaps, and last coat rubbed with pumice stone and 

water to a dull finish. 

For Polished Surface see Folio 20. 



First Coat. One coat of Pratt & Lambert's Dark Paste Wood Bnttque 
Filler, which, when set, shall be thoroughly cleaned off. 
Second, Third and Fourth Coats. Same as for Natural Ash. 

First Coat. One coat of Pratt & Lambert's Green Paste Wood ©IXeU 
Filler, of shade desired, which, when set, shall be thoroughly cleaned off. 
Second, Third and Fourth Coats. Same as for Natural Ash. 



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First Coat. One coat of Pratt & Lambert's Light Paste Wood T^llll 

Filler, which, when set, shall be thoroughly cleaned off. 

Second, Third and Fourth Coats. Finish with three coats of 

Pratt & Lambert's No. 38 Preservative, rubbed between coats with hair 

cloth or burlaps, and last coat rubbed with pumice stone and water to 

a dull finish. 

For Polished Surface see Folio 20. 



The above specifications are those most generally used. For work somewhat IHOtC 
cheaper than specifications given above use Pratt & Lambert's No. 110 Cabinet or 
Pratt & Lambert's Best Light Hard Oil Finish in place of No. 38 Preservative. 



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First Coat. One coat of Pratt & l,ambert's Dark Paste Wood Filler, 

which, when set, shall be thoroughly cleaned off. 

Second, Third and Fourth Coats. Finish with three coats of 

Pratt & Lambert's No. 38 Preservative, rubbed between coats with 

hair cloth or burlaps, and last coat rubbed with pumice stone and 

water to a dull finish. 

For Polished Surface see Folio 20. 



Black 
Malnut 



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First Coat. One coat of Pratt & Lambert's Dark Paste Wood Filler, tRuttCttlUt 

which, when set, shall be thoroughly cleaned off. 

Second, Third and Fourth Coats. Finish with three coats of Pratt 

& Lambert's No. 38 Preservative, rubbed between coats with hair cloth 

or burlaps, and last coat rubbed with pumice stone and water to a dull 

finish. 

For Polished Surface see Folio 20. 



The above specifications are those most generally used. For work somewhat IROtC 
cheaper than specifications given above, use Pratt & Lambert's No. 110 Cabinet or 
Pratt & Lambert's Best Light Hard Oil Finish in place of No. 38 Preservative. 



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Lambert's Light Liquid Wood C^v>/^;)|Y|Ar/> 



First Coat. One coat of Pratt & 

Filler, which, when hard, shall be lightly sandpapered with No. or 

No. 1 sandpaper with the grain of the wood. 

Second and Third Coats. Finish with two coats of Pratt & 

Lambert's No. 38 Preservative, rubbed between coats with hair cloth 

or burlaps, and last coat rubbed with pumice stone and water to a 

dull finish. 

For Polished Surface see Folio 20. 



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First Coat. One coat of Pratt & Lambert's Light Liquid Wood 

Filler, which, when hard, shall be lightly sandpapered with No. or 

No. 1 sandpaper with the grain of the wood. 

Second and Third Coats. Finish with two coats of Pratt & 

Lambert's No. 38 Preservative, rubbed between coats with hair cloth 

or burlaps, and last coat rubbed with pumice stone and water to a 

dull finish. 

For Polished Surface see Folio 20. 



Mblte 

Moob 

iRatural 



First give one coat of Pratt & Lambert's oil stain of the color and StatncD 
shade desired and then fill and varnish the same as for natural finish. 



The above specifications are those most generally used. For -work somewhat 
cheaper than specifications given above, use Pratt & Lambert's No. 110 Cabinet or 
Pratt & Lambert's Best Light Hard Oil Finish in place of No. 38 Preservative. 



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First Coat. One coat of Pratt & Lambert's lyight Paste Wood ^h^Stntlt 

Filler, which, when set, shall be thoroucrhly cleaned off. 

Second, Third and Fourth Coats. Finish with three coats of Pratt 
& lyambert's No. 38 Preservative rubbed between coats with hair cloth 
or burlaps, and last coat rubbed with pumice stone and water to a 
dull finish. 
For Polished Surface see below. 

First Coat. One coat of Pratt & Lambert's Dark Paste Wood Filler, Hntique 

which, when set, shall be thoroughly cleaned off. 

Second, Third and Fourth Coats. Same as for Natural Chestnut. 



First Coat. One coat of Pratt & Lambert's Green Paste Wood (5reen 
Filler, of shade desired, which, when set, shall be thoroughly 
cleaned off. 
Second, Third and Fourth Coats. Same as for Natural Chestnut. 



The above specification is that most generally used. For work somewhat IRotC 

cheaper than specification given above, use Pratt & Lambert's No. 110 Cabinet or 
Pratt & Lambert's Best Light Hard Oil Finish in place of No. 38 Preservative. 



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When Polished Surface is desired, finish as follows: 

All except finishing coat same as specification for dull finish. Finishing 

coat rubbed with pumice stone and water, and then with rotten stone SUVfHCCS 

and sweet oil. The oil must be thoroughly cleaned off after using. 



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The list prices of Pratt & Lambert's goods mentioned in llNrir^ 
these specifications are as follows : cjr /^f 



j-ot^ji^jv^s- Per 
Gallon 

Spar Finishing $3.80 

Star Brand Quick Rubbing .... 3.50 

White Enamel Mixing Varnish . 2.50 

No. 38 Preservative 2.50 

No. 110 Cabinet 2.00 

Best Light Hard Oil Finish ... 1.85 

Light Liquid Wood Filler .... 1.90 

No. 1 Coach 1.75 



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